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Sunbeds Should Have Healthcare Warnings

Sunbeds Should Have Healthcare Warnings

This often involves buying a face tan or the considerably more expensive option of traveling to an overseas climate where the weather is sunnier, but for many people the local tanning salon is a quick-fix solution to the problem of pasty skin. Recent evidence shows that what many medical health insurance customers have come to rely on for their bronzing regime is actually a harmful and potentially deadly exercise, however. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has declared that sunbeds are definitively carcinogenic, meaning those who use them are putting themselves at risk of developing skin cancer.

This research has been backed up by Rebecca Freeman, a spokeswoman for the British Association of Dermatologists, who said that the apparatus should be viewed in the same light as other potentially harmful factors such as cigarettes and alcohol. “Many salons are currently free to advertise somewhat spurious health ‘benefits’ of … Continue Reading >>>

Gerald Richardson by — December 26, 2019 in Health Food
Importance of Buying High Quality Marijuana Seeds

Importance of Buying High Quality Marijuana Seeds

Consumption of marijuana has been a topic for debate for millennials now. It has been over 3000 years that marijuana has been used in the medical industry. In that time, it was used as a sedative, a pain killer and something to fight off diseases and live in the uncomfortable world. It was essential for survival then and it is essential for survival today. It is true that we have thousands of medicines available that help us lead a life that is far more comfortable than that time. However, one should never forget that most of these medicines are made of synthetic products, which are harmful for a human body. It weakens the bones, immune system and so much more in the body. Marijuana is a natural product that can replace many of these synthetic medicines.

It is proven that marijuana helps in fighting many diseases like cancer, glaucoma, arthritis, … Continue Reading >>>

Gerald Richardson by — December 18, 2019 in Medical
How to temporarily treat TMJ syndrome in the absence of a doctor

How to temporarily treat TMJ syndrome in the absence of a doctor

Temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJD is one of the most common facial syndromes and affects millions of people. This is called Temporomandibular or TMJ joint syndrome by others. TMJ syndrome is a collection of acute and chronic signs and symptoms related to the structure and function of the joint that connects the lower jaw to the entire skull.

Many people say TMJ is related to discomfort in the area but technically, TMJ itself, or the Temporomandibular joint are two joints on the opposite side of your face right in front of the ear. Our TMJ helps us open, close and move our mouths and that is where our jaws attach to our skulls.

Signs and symptoms of TMJ disorders depend on what causes these signs and symptoms to occur but the most common of them is pain. The pain can be short term or it can be long term depending … Continue Reading >>>

Gerald Richardson by — November 28, 2019 in Public Health
Autism – Help With the High Cost of Therapy

Autism - Help With the High Cost of Therapy

Having a child diagnosed on the Autism spectrum is difficult and heart breaking for parents. There are so many unknowns with which to contend. How functional will the child be as an adult? How severe is their specific diagnosis? As a spectrum of developmental disorders, diagnoses can range from classic autism to high functioning autism, from Asperger’s syndrome to Pervasive Developmental Delay. Each has different challenges and potential outcomes in terms of a child’s development and later independence. Once the initial shock of the diagnosis wears off, however, there are additional challenges in terms of paying for treatments and therapies.

For a young family without healthcare insurance, an autism diagnosis can be even more difficult to face. Treatment for autism includes occupational therapy, play/socialization therapy, behavior modification therapies, visits to developmental pediatricians, neurologists, psychologists, and even psychiatrists when needed. Children on the spectrum may need a variety of medications at … Continue Reading >>>

Gerald Richardson by — November 13, 2019 in Health News
Your Health and Family

Your Health and Family

The definition of public health has changed throughout the years. In addition, people define public health from their perspective. However, each definition includes a large number of approaches, concepts and sectors. According to Dr. Richard Riegelman, public health is “The totality of all evidence-based public and private efforts that maintain and improve health and prevent disease, disability, and death.” Public health considers a large canvas that represents social, economic and environmental elements while examining many issues. These issues comprise viewing how health-care delivery systems are formed; how they provide needed care. They also consist of policies; how they affect the public as a whole. The holistic view of public health in the 21st century considers the myriad factors that produce what is now called the population health approach.

This new approach embraces the traditional approach. On the other hand, it also reflects and acts on health-care systems, social issues, and … Continue Reading >>>

Gerald Richardson by — October 31, 2019 in Health